Unareti, Turboden, and Pietro Fiorentini have partnered to enhance the Macconago Reduction and Measurement Station—one of Milan’s key entry points to the natural gas distribution network. This strategic upgrade aims to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and support the city’s transition toward a more sustainable future.
Advancing Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization
The Macconago gas station upgrade includes the installation of a 4 MWe gas expander, which will recover electricity from natural gas pressure reductions within the system. This innovative project—the largest of its kind in Italy—demonstrates a significant step toward improving the sustainability of gas distribution networks.
For Unareti, an A2A Group company, this initiative aligns with its commitment to making gas distribution more environmentally friendly and technologically advanced. Through collaboration with Turboden and Pietro Fiorentini, the project showcases how industry leaders are actively working toward the energy transition and decarbonization of Italy’s cities and infrastructure.
Key Benefits of the Macconago Gas Station Upgrade
- Energy Recovery: The installation of a gas expander converts pressure reductions into electrical energy, increasing overall system efficiency.
- Reduced Environmental Impact: The project contributes to lowering carbon emissions and aligns with national and European decarbonization objectives.
- Enhanced Grid Sustainability: By integrating cutting-edge technologies, this initiative optimizes gas network performance while supporting renewable energy integration.
- Collaborative Innovation: The partnership between Unareti, Turboden, and Pietro Fiorentini exemplifies how cross-industry collaboration drives technological advancements in the energy sector.
About the Project Partners
Turboden S.p.A.
A Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group company, Turboden S.p.A. is a global leader in decarbonization solutions based on Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology, gas expanders, and large heat pumps. These innovations contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable energy landscape. Learn more: www.turboden.com
Unareti S.p.A.
Part of the A2A Group, Unareti S.p.A. operates over 5,000 km of gas networks across more than 60 Italian municipalities. The company is committed to modernizing Italy’s energy infrastructure through sustainable and innovative projects. Learn more: www.unareti.it
This collaboration between Unareti, Turboden, and Pietro Fiorentini marks a major milestone in Italy’s energy transition, reinforcing the role of innovative technologies in achieving a low-carbon future.
